Talented leather artisan Kara Ginther creates beautifully carved Brooks saddles. The intricately engraved bicycle seats are created in various colors, styles and types of leather.She turns a 'blank slate' into a unique and functional piece of art, embellishing it with imagery that encompasses everything from western, nautical and nordic styles to floral, graphic and patterned ones:Kara Ginther engraved leather Brooks Saddle Seats:Nautical 2 (private commission):Limited edition of 20 for London's Tweed Run:Plaidle:Fair Isle:Artifact and Herringbone for a tandem bike:Artifact 2:Herringbone:Damask:Thistle (private commmission):A paisley inspired design for Ahren of Banjo Cycles:for Black Sheep:For Sundance:For Topanga Creek Bicycles:Kara at work in her studio:Kara Ginther also carves boots, luggage and more. Visit her site for more information.all images courtesy of the artist
